Academic Support Specialist

ACCEL Schools•Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School - High School Campus, OH

6d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Academic Support Specialist at Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio. The role supports a rigorous and nurturing school environment focused on student engagement and achievement. Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School is a public charter school offering continuous EK-12 college-preparatory education and is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving PK-12 students. The Academic Support Specialist works to meet student achievement, school culture, and Adequate Yearly Progress goals. The role supports students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development; works with families, teachers, and school leaders; and coordinates student support, counseling, retention, transition, and social-emotional learning initiatives. The specialist also maintains accurate student records and helps students plan for high school and post-secondary education. The position requires a master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling with a School Counseling Endorsement on a valid Ohio Teaching Certificate. A minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree with a valid teaching certificate.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling with a School Counseling Endorsement on a valid Ohio Teaching Certificate.
Minimum qualification: bachelor’s degree with a valid teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

Work toward student achievement, school culture, and Adequate Yearly Progress goals.
Meet with students at risk of retention each marking period and, when appropriate, develop academic-success plans with students and their parents or guardians.
Plan or promote programs supporting students’ academic, social, or emotional growth, including enrichment or remediation opportunities, college and career activities, honors events, scholarship opportunities, and parent information programs.
Meet with eighth-grade students each semester and send parents updates on students’ promotion status.
Assist students with high school admissions applications.
Support the educational and behavioral goals of all students, including students with Individualized Education Plans and students learning English as a second language.
Work with the Director of Academics, Parent Liaison, and Dean of Students to support students referred for discipline, attendance, or academic challenges.
Use culturally responsive practices in interactions with students, parents, and colleagues, and implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
Communicate regularly with families about students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
Monitor student eligibility for extracurricular activities, including applicable athletic league requirements.
Meet with students and parents to discuss test results and develop academic improvement plans.
Assist the principal with diploma lists and identification of honor graduates for eighth-grade graduation and kindergarten promotion.
Help students develop high school and post-secondary plans aligned with their interests, abilities, and career plans.
Contribute to a positive school climate by maintaining high professional standards.
Maintain accurate information in student cumulative records and make appropriate schedule changes aligned with students’ abilities and educational and career plans.
Advise and serve as a resource to students, staff, and parents on student developmental needs, including identifying and referring students for Child Study Meetings, creating and overseeing Section 504 plans, and participating in Special Education meetings.
Meet with individual students affected by a death in the family or serious illness and notify their teachers.
Work with teachers to increase their understanding of students with physical or emotional challenges.
Participate in, coordinate, and conduct activities supporting effective implementation of the K-8 social-emotional learning program.
Evaluate and revise the building guidance and counseling program.
Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school’s philosophy and mission in school activities.
Assist with and coordinate RTI and MTSS programs.
Develop a capstone program for eighth-grade promotion and develop programming for the transition from eighth grade to high school.
Create and implement foundational social-emotional curriculum and incorporate it into daily practice.
Facilitate retention protocols, including retention meetings with teachers and families.
Coordinate monthly curriculum and “Success” nights to support parents and students.
Manage student behavior through restorative justice practices and daily use of social-emotional learning curriculum resources.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Retirement contributions.
Optional basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of education professionals.